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What is the best file cataloging software?
I have dozens of DVD-Rs that I have burned over the years, containing thousands of programs, images, mp3s, video files, and so on that I've downloaded/purchased.
What is the best program for cataloging these files so I can find them easily without having to search through each disc individually?
I've been using Extensis Portfolio for this purpose for years and like its ease of use and search options, but I've become increasingly frustrated with how slow it has become as my archive has grown and how many files it simply "misses" now during the cataloging process. I don't need anything fancy, but I would like something that has good search capabilities and can catalog all file types reliably. (Portfolio is designed primarily for image cataloging, which may be at the root cause of my current problem... since my archive contains a WIDE variety of files types. But I got it free through work, so that's why I've been using it until now.) Obviously, I'd prefer freeware, but would not be opposed to paying a reasonable price for a program that is well designed and reliable.
What is the best program for cataloging these files so I can find them easily without having to search through each disc individually?
I've been using Extensis Portfolio for this purpose for years and like its ease of use and search options, but I've become increasingly frustrated with how slow it has become as my archive has grown and how many files it simply "misses" now during the cataloging process. I don't need anything fancy, but I would like something that has good search capabilities and can catalog all file types reliably. (Portfolio is designed primarily for image cataloging, which may be at the root cause of my current problem... since my archive contains a WIDE variety of files types. But I got it free through work, so that's why I've been using it until now.) Obviously, I'd prefer freeware, but would not be opposed to paying a reasonable price for a program that is well designed and reliable.
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If you are on a Mac then I would look at the following programs to help catalog files on external disk or removable media.
DiskLibrary ($39) - This is my favorite disk cataloging app on the Mac right now. It's very nice if you have lots of photos, videos and the like and want thumbnails stored as part of your catalog (altho this can make for a rather later catalog).
http://www.obviousmatter.com/disklibrary.html
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30870
DiskCatalogMaker ($29.99) - It is very good, but I think I like DiskLibrary better right now.
http://diskcatalogmaker.com/
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11047
There is the old reliable DiskTraker ($30) that I used before DiskLibrary.
http://www.disktracker.com/index.shtml
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11760
DiskLibrary ($39) - This is my favorite disk cataloging app on the Mac right now. It's very nice if you have lots of photos, videos and the like and want thumbnails stored as part of your catalog (altho this can make for a rather later catalog).
http://www.obviousmatter.com/disklibrary.html
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30870
DiskCatalogMaker ($29.99) - It is very good, but I think I like DiskLibrary better right now.
http://diskcatalogmaker.com/
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11047
There is the old reliable DiskTraker ($30) that I used before DiskLibrary.
http://www.disktracker.com/index.shtml
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11760
source(s):
http://www.obviousmatter.com/disklibrary.html
http://diskcatalogmaker.com/
http://www.disktracker.com/index.shtml
http://www.obviousmatter.com/disklibrary.html
http://diskcatalogmaker.com/
http://www.disktracker.com/index.shtml
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I should have specified up front that I'm a Windows user. However, I didn't. And since your response was so detailed and well thought out (and probably very useful to a Mac user)... you get the prize :)
For any Windows users who are interested in the answer to this question, I did find a suitable Windows program that is so far serving my purposes well... Advanced Disk Catalog (http://www.elcomsoft.com). It doesn't have the robust search features that Portfolio does (for instance, no multiple keyword searches) but I think it will serve my basic needs well.
For any Windows users who are interested in the answer to this question, I did find a suitable Windows program that is so far serving my purposes well... Advanced Disk Catalog (http://www.elcomsoft.com). It doesn't have the robust search features that Portfolio does (for instance, no multiple keyword searches) but I think it will serve my basic needs well.
Yeah, here is some link please try this.I wish this will helpful for you.Here is also a open source product cataloging software list. Choice you best.
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http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/file-cataloging.html
http://www.filesland.com/download/file-catalog.html
http://software.informer.com/getfree-open-source-product-catalog-software/
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/file-cataloging.html
http://www.filesland.com/download/file-catalog.html
http://software.informer.com/getfree-open-source-product-catalog-software/
I use Product Catalog Builder, it has many great features, nice outlook, is abdatable via Internet and is easy to use soft.
http://www.productcatalogbuilder.com/
http://www.productcatalogbuilder.com/
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